used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
beggar-girl
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From this reading “The beggar-girl,” responded the first one.
Berty's
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From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
BonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “Who?” murmured the other clerk.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “The beggar-girl,” responded the first one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Who?” murmured the other clerk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “The beggar-girl,” responded the first one.
Roger
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From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The chairman of the board heard them, and looked fearfully over his shoulder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
male cat
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Roger, Tom, and Bonny knew that Berty’s frequent visits to the city hall had gained for her a nickname, occasioned by the character of her visits.
WATER-WORKS
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From this reading AT THE BOARD OF WATER-WORKS “There she comes,” murmured one of the clerks, in the board of water-works offices.
which person or people
From this reading “Who?” murmured the other clerk.
